Stop everything. MAC wants you to create your own lipstick colours...

If you take a peek inside any of the beauty team's makeup bags you're guaranteed to find one (or seven) MAC lippies stuffed in there, and quite possibly another five in our desk draw - y'know, for touch-ups throughout the day!

Why do we love them? MAC have such an extensive range of lipstick colours and finishes, it's easy to find a favourite, or alternatively mix a few together to create your perfect hue (our fave combo? Velvet Teddy + Taupe - try it ASAP).

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The brand announced a new lip colour mixing project, called MAC Mix + Mash, asking fans to show off their "creativity" by mixing and mashing different shades that create their perfect lipstick colour… Exciting!

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Now, all you have to do is create a combination of colours that you like (sadly, MAC have requested no ombre lips), then upload it onto Instagram and use the hashtag #MACMixMash to enter.

We've been trawling through the ah-mazing entries, scoping out the mega-bright, daring colours and the chic, subtle shades. Some fans have upped the stakes, by using glitters and pigments to create the perfect, full-on finish.